When Toyota announced earlier this year that they were getting rid of the Scion brand, they announced that some vehicles, like the Scion FR-S were sticking around. This week we learned that Toyota is 86-ing the FR-S name in favor of renaming the car the Toyota 86. That’s right, they’re renaming a roadster the same thing that means rejected, get
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Inspired by Buick’s most loyal customers, the automaker today reveled the new 2017 Enclave Sport Touring Edition. The flagship SUV will officially makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show next week but details have been revealed ahead of time. Standard features include: Choice of three premium exterior colors: White Frost Tricoat, Crimson Red Metallic and Ebony Twilight Metallic
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Need a truck that can handle your friends and your surfboard. Chevrolet has a truck for that. The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Shoreline will be offered on Colorado extended cab models in LT trim, with both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions. Using aftermarket trends seen in California as a guide, Chevrolet has designed the Shoreline to include: Bright exterior colors with blacked-out trim and minimal
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Want your Cadillac with a little more bling? The automaker has introduced the Black Chrome Package for Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe and Cadillac CTS Sedan. The ATS Black Chrome Package is available on the 2.0T & 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD & AWD as well as the 2.0T & 3.6L Performance Collection RWD & AWD and includes “After Midnight” premium paint finish
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Taking design cues from both current Mazda models and Infiniti, Mazda has unveiled its all-new 2016 CX-9. Here are 10 things families need to know about the revamped model: It’s Mazda’s largest use of KODO so far. The “Soul of Motion” design known as KODO is the aesthetic that the brand is using to keep their entire line’s look similar. So, it
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The sedan version of the all-new 2016 Honda Civic is getting accolades at every turn. Starting March 15, Honda is rolling out the coupe version of the automobile. A starting MSRP of $19,0501 for the Civic LX Coupe with manual transmission kicks off the trim levels while each level maintains the lauded 2016 Civic design while giving buyers a two-door body
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This time last year, Acura lifted the veil on a more luxurious version of their popular RDX. On March 10, the 2017 model is set to arrive for sale at dealerships nationwide with no changes from the 2016 model. Starting MSRP for the 2017 Acura RDX is $35,370. image courtesy of Acura
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An entry-level 2017 Porsche Macan will make its debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. The base model 2017 Macan is equipped with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine and standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that will deliver 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Porsche claims the new model gets 20 mpg in the city and
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Kia is touting “vastly” improved driving dynamics, a stiffer and more spacious structure, world-class craftsmanship and contemporary design as part of the all-new 2017 Sportage. The brand’s fourth generation Sportage features an aggressive front fascia with Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille sitting distinctly below two headlights that are position much as eyes would be on a face. Chrome accents made the
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It may feel like spring now but when you’re purchasing a vehicle this summer, you’re going to want to know what it is capable of in the winter. The 2017 Ford Escape is Ford’s first Ford SUV in United States to get Cold Weather Package featuring available windshield wiper de-icer. Not only is the feature available when you get in the vehicle,
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When Toyota announced earlier this year that they were getting rid of the Scion brand, they announced that some vehicles, like the Scion FR-S were sticking around. This week we learned that Toyota is 86-ing the FR-S name in favor of renaming the car the Toyota 86. That’s right, they’re renaming a roadster the same thing that means rejected, get
Read more
Inspired by Buick’s most loyal customers, the automaker today reveled the new 2017 Enclave Sport Touring Edition. The flagship SUV will officially makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show next week but details have been revealed ahead of time. Standard features include: Choice of three premium exterior colors: White Frost Tricoat, Crimson Red Metallic and Ebony Twilight Metallic
Read more
Need a truck that can handle your friends and your surfboard. Chevrolet has a truck for that. The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Shoreline will be offered on Colorado extended cab models in LT trim, with both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions. Using aftermarket trends seen in California as a guide, Chevrolet has designed the Shoreline to include: Bright exterior colors with blacked-out trim and minimal
Read more
Want your Cadillac with a little more bling? The automaker has introduced the Black Chrome Package for Cadillac ATS Sedan and Coupe and Cadillac CTS Sedan. The ATS Black Chrome Package is available on the 2.0T & 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD & AWD as well as the 2.0T & 3.6L Performance Collection RWD & AWD and includes “After Midnight” premium paint finish
Read more
Taking design cues from both current Mazda models and Infiniti, Mazda has unveiled its all-new 2016 CX-9. Here are 10 things families need to know about the revamped model: It’s Mazda’s largest use of KODO so far. The “Soul of Motion” design known as KODO is the aesthetic that the brand is using to keep their entire line’s look similar. So, it
Read more
The sedan version of the all-new 2016 Honda Civic is getting accolades at every turn. Starting March 15, Honda is rolling out the coupe version of the automobile. A starting MSRP of $19,0501 for the Civic LX Coupe with manual transmission kicks off the trim levels while each level maintains the lauded 2016 Civic design while giving buyers a two-door body
Read more
This time last year, Acura lifted the veil on a more luxurious version of their popular RDX. On March 10, the 2017 model is set to arrive for sale at dealerships nationwide with no changes from the 2016 model. Starting MSRP for the 2017 Acura RDX is $35,370. image courtesy of Acura
Read more
An entry-level 2017 Porsche Macan will make its debut at the New York International Auto Show next week. The base model 2017 Macan is equipped with a new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine and standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that will deliver 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Porsche claims the new model gets 20 mpg in the city and
Read more
Kia is touting “vastly” improved driving dynamics, a stiffer and more spacious structure, world-class craftsmanship and contemporary design as part of the all-new 2017 Sportage. The brand’s fourth generation Sportage features an aggressive front fascia with Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille sitting distinctly below two headlights that are position much as eyes would be on a face. Chrome accents made the
Read more
It may feel like spring now but when you’re purchasing a vehicle this summer, you’re going to want to know what it is capable of in the winter. The 2017 Ford Escape is Ford’s first Ford SUV in United States to get Cold Weather Package featuring available windshield wiper de-icer. Not only is the feature available when you get in the vehicle,
Read more